Leelanau Energy offers discounted solar energy purchase program
From staff reports
Leelanau Energy has announced a new partnership with the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities to extend and strengthen their Access MI Solar program in Leelanau County. Access MI Solar is a group-buy discount program that helps homeowners and small businesses afford solar panels, to save on energy costs, and reduce their carbon footprint.
With 10 or more participants, each will enjoy a 10-percent discount (in addition to the existing 30-percent federal tax credit) on their solar installation.
For 2025, CBS Solar has been selected by a committee of citizen-screeners as the solar contractor for the program.
There is a May 31 deadline for signing up to the program. However, it is important to emphasize that those who sign up are under NO OBLIGATION to proceed to completion.
The sign up simply links the applicant with CBS Solar who will send a representative to assess their site and energy needs. CBS will then provide a free quote for the system design, including all equipment, installation and permitting costs. With a firm quote in hand, each household or business is free to move ahead, or not.
Leelanau Energy will offer two community engagement programs to discuss and take questions about Access MI Solar in Leelanau:
Thursday, May 8, Suttons Bay District Library: Community Meeting room, 7 pm, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay
Thursday, May 15, Glen Lake Community Library: Community Meeting room, 7 pm, 10115 W. Front St., Empire
Leelanau Energy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that educates and advocates for renewable energy in Leelanau County. The group’s mission is to transform the Leelanau Peninsula into a community 100-percent powered by clean, renewable energy.
Leelanau Energy aims to: implement energy conservation and efficiency; conceive, support and promote community green projects; advise and advocate for progressive renewable energy policy, and inform and educate individuals, households and communities.
